Reality competitions such as American Idol,The Voice, The X Factor and The Sing-Off frequently receive flak from the music industry’s hottest stars. Patrick Stump, however, is eager to stand up for these shows. He believes that reality competitions offer excellent opportunities for artists who otherwise would not have the resources necessary for hitting the big time.

When NBC announced its very brief holiday version of The Sing-Off, fans were outraged. Dedicated viewers have since accepted the shortened nature of the show — and they hope that the six selected groups will deliver!

Nick Lachey has always been a supporter of Autism Awareness, but until now, no one really knew why. Now, just in time for Autism Awareness month, the hunky former host of NBC’s The Sing Off and former contestant of Stars Earn Stripes is finally opening up about his autistic younger brother. Who knew?

It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen Nick Lachey on television, but that is all about to change! That’s right, the handsome host of NBC’s The Sing Off and former contestant of Stars Earn Stripes is gearing up to kick off a new hosting gig on VH1 next week!

Yes, our fave a cappella singing competition is coming back! After a two-year hiatus, NBC now confirms that The Sing-Offwill return for its fourth season. But when can we expect the show to premiere, and who will be sitting at the judges’ table? All the details after the jump.